However, customers expecting more to come in the future might be disappointed.

It was actually a mistake it moved through Royal Mail system quicker than anticipated and nobody should have got it until release,” a GameStop.co.uk spokesperson told MCV of the note included with copies of Gears of War 3.

The note was just a provision in case some people got it today instead of tomorrow. Release dates are very important part of the launch of any game and we view them as vital to the industry.

It's early days and we are working hard to give the consumers the best experience we can but breaking streets dates is not part of our plan.”